Mario Kart World Tops Japan’s Boxed Charts as Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots Makes Strong Debut

Japan’s video game market saw a familiar leader this week, as Mario Kart World maintained its position at the top of the latest boxed sales charts, according to the most recent data from Famitsu.

Meanwhile, Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots achieved a successful launch, securing notable sales on both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms. Released by Bandai Namco, Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots recorded 35,139 units sold on Nintendo Switch and an additional 16,075 copies on PlayStation 5 in its debut week.

This combined total of 51,214 units signifies a robust market performance for the popular sports title and highlights Bandai Namco’s effective multi-platform strategy in Japan’s competitive retail space. Despite such a strong start for Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots, Mario Kart World retained the number one position on the Japanese charts, outperforming its competition in a key demonstration of its ongoing popularity and remarkable staying power.

Famitsu’s latest sales report underscores just how deeply Mario Kart World continues to resonate with Japanese gamers, long after its original release. Other notable entries this week included Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion, which arrived as the only other major newcomer and reached ninth place with 8,413 units sold on PlayStation 5.

The top ten highlights a diverse gaming landscape, featuring recent mainstays such as Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, which landed impressively at fourth position.

Meanwhile, Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater slid down to eighth, illustrating the shifting dynamics as new entries come to market. Bandai Namco has established a strong presence on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots standing out as a testament to the enduring appeal of sports-based titles in Japan.

The continued leadership of Mario Kart World further emphasizes not only the franchise’s resilience but also Nintendo’s dominant role within the Japanese console landscape. These weekly Famitsu sales charts continue to shape industry conversations, providing crucial benchmarks for publishers, retailers, and analysts tracking the competitiveness and vitality of Japan’s ever-evolving gaming ecosystem.

As storied franchises and promising new releases vie for attention, the ongoing success of titles like Mario Kart World and the impressive debut of Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots reflect both the diversity and passion of Japan’s gamers.

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